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Responsible Jewellery Council Announces Inhorgenta as Latest Supporter Member

Munich, Germany – February 21, 2025. As the tradeshow opens today, the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is excited to announce Inhorgenta as a Supporting RJC Member. Inhorgenta provides a valuable opportunity for the RJC to promote sustainable growth within the jewellery and watch sectors.

“Sustainability is a crucial topic for the future of the jewellery, watch and gemstone industry, and we are proud to support the Responsible Jewellery Council as a Supporting Member,” said Stefanie Maendlein, Exhibition Director of Inhorgenta. “By working together, we can inspire more businesses to adopt responsible practices and drive meaningful change across the supply chain.”

The RJC, recognised globally for setting standards in the jewellery and watch industry, will host an information stand at Hall B2 Stand 432 during the event, February 21 to 24, 2025. Visitors at Inhorgenta are encouraged to stop by the RJC booth to learn more about its initiatives and how businesses can align with sustainable practices.

“The Munich tradeshow, Inhorgenta is a significant event for us to connect with industry stakeholders,” said John Hall interim executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council. “We are grateful for their support as a new Supporting Member, which allows us to engage in important discussions about our newly updated COP and COC standards and our planned 20th anniversary celebrations for 2025. Together, we can work towards a more responsible future for the jewellery and watch industry.”

The RJC mission focuses on fostering sustainable supply chains, empowering both established heritage brands and emerging small businesses. By encouraging responsible business practices, the RJC aims to create a positive social and environmental impact within the industry. The RJC believes that collaboration across the industry is essential in promoting sustainability and responsibility in jewellery and watchmaking.

 

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Responsible Jewellery Council

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Responsible Jewellery Council
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About Responsible Jewellery Council

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is the leading standards organisation of the global jewellery and watch industry. It has over 1,800 member companies in 71 countries, that span the jewellery supply chain from mine to retail. RJC Members commit to and are independently audited against the RJC Code of Practices – an international standard on responsible business practices for diamonds, coloured gemstones, silver, gold and platinum group metals.

RJC is ISEAL Code Compliant. Our system has been independently evaluated against ISEAL’s Codes of Good Practice – a globally recognised framework for effective, credible sustainability systems. More information at isealalliance.org. is also a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2009.

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